I don't know much about vans in general, but FWIW, I was just issued a
Chevy 2500 extended van at work and the wheelbase is WAAAAY longer than
the standard length models. It rides real nice with about 1000lbs of
stuff in back (it's a cargo van). I don't know how married you are to a
Ford, but
maybe there is a variation at the house-of-GM that would work for you.
Might be worth a look. Another thought; you can get an Excursion (kinda
van sized) with the diesel engine. Power and mileage.
No bias here; I own a 2003 Ram Quad Cab with a Leer shell. If only it
had the Cummins.
Bruce
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My guess is that the extended van with be marginally worse for towing
because the leverage of the trailer tongue will be about 25% greater.
That
said, since the Heavy Duty Fords seem to tow our 24' enclosed trailer so
well, I don't think it will be a problem. FWIW, I set the trailer to
1000
to 1200 lbs tongue weight, have 1000 lb. bars on the equalizer, and no
sway
control.
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